1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1945 Maserati 8
To start off, 1952 Austin A 70 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Maserati 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Maserati 8 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1945 Maserati 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Maserati 8 (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1945 Maserati 8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1945 Maserati 8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1945 Maserati 8 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 70 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1945 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 780 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
